Android Engineer (Java & NDK)

About Organic Maps

Organic Maps is clutter-free offline maps and navigation app for travelers, hikers, bikers, and outdoor explorers. Maps, search, and navigation work fully offline - no signal required. No ads, no trackers, no data collection - just your privacy, respected. Built by open-source enthusiasts. Powered by OpenStreetMap. Supported by the global community.

Organic Maps by the end of 2024:

• ~3M users from all countries of the world
• ~15k ratings and reviews on AppStore and Google Play
• 4.8/4.6 average rating on AppStore/Google Play
• 10k+ stars on GitHub
• 10k (almost) issues + PRs on GitHub
• 1k (almost) forks on GitHub
• 7k+ git commits made by 100+ contributors
• $0 spend on marketing - pure Organic growth

Vision

Our vision is to provide free and open navigation with built-in privacy, developed by the community. Organic Maps aims to build a navigation app that serves the public good, prioritizing the needs of users over the interests of big tech, VCs, or banks.

Opportunity

Contribute to building a world-class navigation app that sets a new standard for privacy and offline functionality, all while remaining independent of corporate interests. You will play a crucial role in shaping the future of navigation for travelers around the world.

What You Will Do

• Develop and implement Android app features through production.
• Design technical solutions which operate effectively at scale.
• Write Android code (Java) with integration of C++ libraries via NDK.
• Collaborate with product, design, engineering and support to create an intuitive and user-friendly experience.
• Stay aligned with the latest Android guidelines to maintain app compliance.
• Continuously enhance the app’s stability and performance.
• Partner with a global open-source community to drive development.

Conditions

100% remote work from nearly anywhere in the world. Full time position. Part-time work or combining with other commitments is certainly possible.

Get in Touch

If you are passionate about improving the user experience and supporting our community-driven project, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us at team@organicmaps.app, and let’s discuss how you can make an impact!